Tools and resources

Impact purchasing commitment

• Sustainable procurement

The Impact Purchasing Commitment (IPC) launched with the support of 12 health systems and was designed by the Healthcare Anchor Network in partnership with Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth. What we buy matters. Sustainability professionals and purchasing managers can work together to embed sustainability into purchasing processes and engage suppliers and group…

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Sustainable food procurement

• Food and Beverage Purchasing
• Sustainable procurement

Part of Impact purchasing commitment: Getting started guides  The way our food is produced, processed, transported, made available for consumption, and consumed has profound impacts on environmental, public, and individual health. At each point in the food system, there are opportunities to support the health of workers, eaters, and the biological systems on which health depends. …

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RPF questions for sustainable electronics

• Sustainable procurement

These questions to ask during the RFP process will help make informed decisions when purchasing sustainable electronics. 

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2020 Awards Presentation Template

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Coolfood pledge resources

• Food
• Climate and Health

The Coolfood Pledge team provides members with guidance on developing a plan for serving more climate-friendly food while meeting other dining-related targets.

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Coolfood Pledge brochure for health care

• Food
• Climate and Health

This brochure, designed for the health care audience, shows how facilities can use the Coolfood Pledge to provide diners more of what they want while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. The Coolfood Pledge is a tool that will help you increase delicious plant-centered offerings that will appeal to wide audiences, track your impact, and celebrate your successes. Participating…

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Data integrity calls

• Awards

A quality data set is key to a strong Practice Greenhealth Award application. Listen to archived calls reviewing data submission for key content areas. If you have questions, reach out to your member engagement manager or the awards hotline - 888-378-2259.  

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2020 Awards winners list

List of this year's Environmental Excellence Award winners.

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Sustainable procurement directory

• Sustainable procurement

This resource provides Practice Greenhealth members with guidance on more than 120 products and services health care organizations can target for sustainable procurement.  Medical products Non-medical products Services

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Awards promotion

• Awards

Congratulations on winning a Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Award and on your organization’s exemplary environmental stewardship. In recognition of your dedication to environmental excellence and to help spread the word of this honor, starting on May 20, Practice Greenhealth plans to:  Announce all award winners on the Practice Greenhealth website. Issue a press release…

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